5 reasons why 2025 might finally be the year of the Linux desktop
Despite their small share in the consumer PC landscape, 2025 is shaping up to be a solid year for Linux distributions
Every so often, you hear tech enthusiasts claim it’s finally the year of Linux. But despite its high utility in server and production environments, the casual PC user base has sidelined Linux for years, and for good reason. After all, the terminal-heavy nature of Linux distros makes them seem a lot more complex than they actually are. Back in the day, Linux operating systems were notorious for their compatibility issues with consumer-grade apps. Factor in the extra effort needed to get accustomed to a new OS, and it’s no surprise that the average user stays away from Linux.
